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Cycle Slovakia by the Danube
Slovakia is made for cycling at river pace: mostly flat routes link Bratislava with Danube floodplains, contemporary art, castles, water mills and small-town life. Follow international EuroVelo (EV) trails or branch onto local loops around Galanta, where the journey becomes quieter and more local. Follow the Danube on EuroVelo 6 From Bratislava, EV 6 follows the Danube east toward Štúrovo on an easy 168-km Slovak section. Ride it as a longer challenge or break it into stages through floodplain …
Germany: travel slow, go far
Along Germany’s Danube, travelling more sustainably can become part of the adventure. Arrive by train, follow the river by bike or boat, stay longer in smaller towns and choose local food along the way — simple decisions that let you experience more while moving at the Danube’s pace. Let rail and bike work together Remember EuroVelo 6 from Donaueschingen to Passau ? You don't have to cycle the entire route. Use regional trains to connect different sections, then get on your bike for the …
Germany: Where Nature Flows
The Danube begins quietly in southern Germany, but its first landscapes are full of unexpected outdoor adventure. Follow the young river from its source in Baden-Württemberg through steep valleys, past places where its water disappears underground and into the Jurassic scenery of Bavaria. This is the Danube before it becomes the broad river seen farther downstream. Start at the Danube source Begin in Donaueschingen , where one of Europe’s great rivers begins its long journey east. Visit the …
Taste Germany Along the Danube
Along the German Danube, good food often comes with a view, a bike ride or a boat journey, making local flavours part of the travel experience itself. From Swabian specialities in Baden-Württemberg to Bavarian beer and Baierwein, local flavours offer another way to follow the river towards Austria and beyond. Taste Swabia along the young Danube Before reaching Bavaria, the Danube flows through Baden-Württemberg. Look for Swabian favourites such as Maultaschen — filled pasta pockets — and …
Cycle the Danube from its source
The Danube begins small in southern Germany, and so can your journey. Starting at the river’s source in Donaueschingen, follow the German Danube Cycle Route through limestone valleys, historic cities and open Bavarian plains. Near Tuttlingen, the route joins EuroVelo 6 and continues east towards Passau, Austria and the next chapter of the Danube journey. Start where the Danube begins Begin in Donaueschingen , where one of Europe’s great rivers starts its journey. The complete route to Passau …
Germany: Stories Along the Danube
Follow the young Danube through an extraordinary span of European history. Ice Age art, castles above the river, medieval lanes, cathedral music and Baroque cityscapes turn the German stretch into a journey through thousands of years of culture, all connected by the river that has shaped life here for centuries. See Sigmaringen Castle Above the Danube Begin in the Upper Danube Valley, where Sigmaringen Castle rises from a rocky outcrop directly above the young river. Its towers and collections …
Follow the Danube into the wild
How many different landscapes can one river create? Follow the Danube east and find out. It begins among hills and limestone cliffs, disappears underground, returns to wind through forests and wetlands, squeezes between mountains and finally spreads into a maze of channels on its way to the Black Sea. Hike, paddle, cycle or simply stop and watch the river change – and the adventure change with it. Start where the River is Young In Germany , begin at the Danube's traditional source in …
Taste your way along the Danube
What does the Danube taste like? There isn't one answer. Follow the river across Europe and the table changes with the landscape: filled pasta and Bavarian beer give way to vineyard wines, paprika-rich fish stews, village feasts and the fresh catch of the Danube Delta. The best way to understand it is simple – come hungry and keep following the river. Start with what grows here In Germany , a day beside the young Danube might end with Swabian Maultaschen or Käsespätzle. Farther east, take a …
Stories along the Danube
What if one river could take you through thousands of years of European history? Follow the Danube from Germany through Slovakia, Croatia, Serbia and Romania and you'll find Ice Age art, Roman remains, medieval fortresses, Baroque towns and traditions that are still very much alive. The famous landmarks are part of the story, but so are the places you may never have heard of. Travel back through time Near the young Danube in Germany, the story reaches back more than 40,000 years. The caves of …
Ride the Danube your way
You don't have to cycle across Europe to experience the Danube by bike. Pick a riverside day ride, spend a few days following EuroVelo 6 (Danube Cycle Route), or keep going across borders as the river leads from Germany towards the Black Sea. Along the way, cycling slows the journey just enough to notice what changes - the landscape, the food, the languages and everyday life beside the water. Start small and follow the river The Danube begins small in Donaueschingen, Germany , and so can your …